Using Reflective Tint to Boost Energy Efficiency in Historic Windows
Hello! During a presentation on historic windows last weekend, I was asked a question about using reflective tinting to reduce heat transfer in windows. As I live in South Texas, this is an important topic, especially in the summer. Adding …
Introducing the Online Window Restoration Guide
Discover a new go-to resource for learning how to restore historic windows affordably and effectively. Introduction When a homeowner first purchases a historic home, they may see the old windows and think those are the first things that …
Key Parts of a Historic Double-Hung Wood Window
New to working on your historic windows? Although you don’t need to know the name of every part on a double hung wood window to be able to work on them, it’s fun to learn a bit about their make …
Old Growth Long Leaf Pine and San Antonio’s Plan to Reuse it
Old Growth Longleaf Pine. For my first blog post, I wanted to highlight long leaf pine and an innovative new program seeking to sustainably reuse it. So anyone that knows me personally knows that I’m a huge fan of hiking …